VWEAX Mutual Fund Price & Analysis

The Vanguard High-Yield Corporate Fund is an investment vehicle that primarily allocates capital to a diverse array of medium and lower-quality corporate debt, often colloquially known as "junk bonds." Established in 1978, its unique strategy focuses on carefully selecting what its advisors consider to be the higher-quality end of the high-yield spectrum. This selective approach aims to generate a consistent stream of income for investors while striving to mitigate the risks of defaults and capital erosion. Crucially, despite being a bond fund, the inherent nature of high-yield debt means its price movements can exhibit volatility comparable to that of equity markets. As such, it can serve as a complementary component within an already well-diversified investment portfolio. It's important to understand that this fund operates as a distinct and standalone product, separate from the Vanguard High-Yield Active ETF (VGHY). Variances in operational scale, the appointed investment sub-advisors, specific portfolio management processes, and the underlying securities held are expected to result in differing investment performance between the two offerings.

VWEAX Mutual Fund Chart & Stats

$5.29

<$0.01(0.19%)

Oct 02, 2026

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Top 10 Holdings

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United States Treasury Note/Bond

0.67%

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United States Treasury Note/Bond

0.64%

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Ingram Micro Inc

0.60%

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1011778 BC ULC / New Red Finance Inc

0.46%

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CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp

0.46%

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1261229 BC LTD

0.45%

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United States Treasury Note/Bond

0.44%

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United States Treasury Note/Bond

0.40%

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EMRLD Borrower LP / Emerald Co-Issuer Inc

0.40%

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SS&C Technologies Inc

0.40%

Total4.91%

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VWEAX Mutual Fund Chart & Stats

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